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Chamber Discusses Huge Opportunities & Significant Challenges to Growing the Economy of the Greater Newry Area with Infrastructure & Economy Ministers at Killeavy Castle Estate

The Greater Newry Area can capitalise on huge opportunities for economic growth in the coming years if significant challenges can be overcome through a partnership approach with local Ministers. That was the message that resonated from a positive Fireside Chat Engagement with the Infrastructure and Economy Ministers at a Newry Chamber Corporate Patrons Event at […]

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Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Showcase Your Job Opportunities at the Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Local employers across the Newry, Mourne and Down District are invited to promote their current vacancies at the upcoming Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair, taking place on Thursday, 19 June at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The event is hosted by the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership in collaboration with Cross Border […]

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Business Newry Newry Chamber

Entries Open for 2025 Greater Newry Business Awards

Entries for the Greater Newry Business Awards are NOW OPEN. This year marks the 10th edition of the prestigious biennial awards which recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses and individuals at the top of their game. The Greater Newry Business Awards have become the district’s premier celebration of business excellence since their inception […]

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Business Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Celebrating Success: NI’s Number 1 Personal Injury Firm, JMK Solicitors Recognises Expertise of Members of Their Team

JMK Solicitors are proud to highlight the expertise of several key team members as part of its ongoing focus on team growth and providing exceptional service to clients. Marie-Claire Meehan as Director of Performance, Susan Morrison as Costs Consultant and Sinead Toal, Ailis McKeown, and Wendy McIntosh as Senior Associate Solicitors. These titles reflect JMK’s […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry’s Around Noon Eyes a Bigger Bite of Market With New Multi-Million-Pound Slough Facility

Food-to-go manufacturer officially opens its fifth manufacturing site at Slough Trading Estate Food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon, one of the UK’s fastest growing food groups, has officially opened its newest manufacturing facility at Slough Trading Estate following continued strong business performance throughout 2024. Located close to London Heathrow, the new 30,000 sq ft factory becomes the […]

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Business Community

CompareNI Launches Community Initiative Fish4Funds

After the success of year one, CompareNI is launching it’s community initiative, Fish4Funds, for a second year – with a further five local clubs to be awarded funding. Last year’s winners were a selection of clubs, sports and community groups from across Northern Ireland, each winning £1000 to support their development. The winning clubs were Carrickfergus […]

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Business Campaigns Community Constituency Cost of Living Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Grant: Cashless Society Is Dangerous for Working Class

Commenting on the blackouts that took place in Spain and Portugal Nicola Grant Workers Party representative said this major event should serve as a warning to working class people about the dangers inherent in a cashless society. The blackouts flagged up the profound consequences of being reliant on technology to access goods and service. Nicola […]

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Business

SPAR NI Introduce New Locally Produced Summer Range and Put Local Suppliers at Heart of Balmoral Show

SPAR NI will once again return to Balmoral Show to put their locally produced products at the heart of their activity and introduce their new summer range, from 14th – 17th May.  Visitors to the SPAR marquee will be the first to sample SPAR NI’s new ‘Taste of Summer’ range including popular BBQ meats such […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

JMK Solicitors Marks Five 5 Years of Success with a Four-Day Working Week

Northern Ireland’s Number 1 Personal Injury Specialists, JMK Solicitors, proudly celebrate five years since pioneering the four-day working week for their employees. JMK were one of the first employers locally to commit to and implement a four-day work week in January 2020, with no reduction in pay demonstrating its dedication to employee well-being while maintaining […]

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Business Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

JMK Solicitors Maintains Number 1 Position as NI’s Top Personal Injury Law Firm For 11th Consecutive Year

JMK Solicitors has once again secured its spot as Northern Ireland’s top personal injury firm, a prestigious title they have held since 2014. According to the latest data from the Compensation Recovery Unit, part of the Department for Communities, JMK was involved in 2,375 personal injury cases last year—more than double the number of cases […]

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Employ Me Programme Marks Milestone with 1,700 Participants Supported

Launched in 2022 the Employ Me programme has had a massive impact on community residents within the Newry, Mourne and Down District, and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon District Councils.  At the celebration event on Southern Regional College’s Newry campus on Tuesday 27th March, programme partners and guests came together to celebrate the vast impact of the […]

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Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Students From Newry Celebrate Success at Ulster University Business School 2025 Awards Ceremony

Two students from Newry have picked up Awards at Ulster University Business School’s Excellence Awards, led by the Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing. Ciaran Rafferty, a BSC Hons Marketing undergraduate student received the Chartered Institute of Marketing Award for Excellence for the Best student performance in a final year module. Katie McKee, also from […]